India Post GDS Recruitment 2026
Gramin Dak Sevak (BPM, ABPM & Dak Sevak) Online Engagement
Recruitment Overview
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has released the notification (No. 17-37/2025-GDS) for the engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS). Applications are invited for the posts of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevaks across various Circles in India.
| Recruiting Body | India Post (Department of Posts) |
| Post Name | Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) |
| Engagement Type | Civil Post (Outside Regular Civil Services) |
| Selection Basis | Merit List (Based on 10th Standard Marks) |
| Application Mode | Online |
About the Institution
India Post is one of the oldest and largest postal networks in the world. The Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) engagement is a unique scheme where selected candidates serve mostly in rural areas to render postal services. GDS holders occupy Civil Posts but are outside the regular Civil Services of the Union of India. They work for a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 5 hours a day. The scheme includes social security benefits like GDS Gratuity and Service Discharge Benefit Scheme. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking to serve the community in rural India.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 31st January 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 14th February 2026 |
| Edit/Correction Window | 18th February 2026 to 19th February 2026 |
| Merit List Declaration | To be notified |
Post Details, Eligibility & Salary
Click on the sections below to view details regarding Job Profile, Salary Slabs, Eligibility Criteria, and Local Language requirements.
The emoluments are paid as Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) plus Dearness Allowance.
| Category | Basic TRCA Slab |
|---|---|
| Branch Postmaster (BPM) | Rs. 12,000/- to Rs. 29,380/- |
| ABPM / Dak Sevak | Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 24,470/- |
Roles:
- BPM: Managing Branch Post Office, IPPB transactions, marketing.
- ABPM: Stamp sale, mail delivery, assisting BPM.
- Dak Sevak: Mail delivery, sorting, assisting Postmasters in Departmental offices.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years (Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 Yrs, OBC – 3 Yrs, PwD – 10 Yrs). |
| Educational Qualification | Secondary School Examination (10th Std) pass with passing marks in Mathematics and English. |
| Language | Must have studied the Local Language at least up to 10th Standard. |
| Other Skills | Knowledge of Computers, Knowledge of Cycling, Adequate means of livelihood. |
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs. 100/- |
| Female Candidates | Nil (Exempted) |
| SC / ST Candidates | Nil (Exempted) |
| PwD / Transwomen | Nil (Exempted) |
- Selection is based on a system-generated Merit List.
- Merit is determined by marks obtained in the 10th Standard (aggregated to percentage to 4 decimals).
- No written examination or interview will be conducted.
- For boards awarding Grades/Points, conversion to marks is done using a multiplication factor of 9.5.
| Circle Name | Prescribed Local Language |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh, Telangana | Telugu |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo |
| Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, HP, MP, Rajasthan, UP, Uttarakhand | Hindi |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Maharashtra | Marathi / Konkani |
| Odisha | Odia |
| Punjab | Punjabi |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Hindi / English / Nepali |
| North East (Arunachal/Meghalaya/Mizoram/Nagaland/Tripura) | Hindi / English / Mizo / Bengali / Manipuri / Garo / Khasi |
Application Procedure
- Visit the official GDS Online Engagement Portal: indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) using an active Mobile Number and Email ID.
- Log in using the Registration Number and fill out the Online Application Form.
- Select the Division and exercise preferences for the eligible posts.
- Upload recent Photograph (JPG, 30-100 KB) and Signature (JPG, 20-100 KB).
- Pay the application fee (Rs. 100/-) online, if applicable.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
- Note: An edit window will be available from 18.02.2026 to 19.02.2026 for corrections.